Law firm Wilkes has been shortlisted in four categories at the Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2026 – including individual recognition for senior partner Gareth O’Hara.
The firm is shortlisted for Deal of the Year (£10m-£50m) for its work on the sale of Complesso, and Deal of the Year (£50m+) for the sale of Johnsons Cars, as well as Mid-size Law Firm of the Year.
O’Hara is shortlisted for Corporate Lawyer of the Year.
Ellie Holland, managing partner at Wilkes, said: “To be shortlisted across four categories is a fantastic achievement and reflects the strength and depth of our corporate team.
“It’s great to see both the quality of our work and the expertise of our people recognised.
“I’m particularly pleased to see Gareth shortlisted for Corporate Lawyer of the Year – it’s thoroughly deserved and reflects the leadership and expertise he brings to our clients and the team.”
Gareth O’Hara (pictured) said: “This has been a record year for the corporate department, and to see that work recognised across four categories is a real reflection of the effort that’s gone into it.
“We’ve handled some genuinely complex deals this year, and they don’t happen without a lot of skill and attention to detail, so it’s good to see that acknowledged.”
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
The Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards celebrate standout deals, firms and individuals across the Midlands corporate finance community over the past 12 months.
